PRESS RELEASE
Hasbro's
Marvel Titanium Series
Looking for a last-minute Spider-Man themed gift idea for a
friend (or for yourself)? If so, check out the new line of
Marvel Titanium die-cast figures from Hasbro. Available
exclusively at Wal-Mart for the holiday season, the line
includes three iconic figures from the Spider-Man universe:
Dr. Otto Octavius, the Green Goblin and Spider-Man, in an
exclusive patina finish.
Dr. Otto Octavius and Green Goblin are poseable figures and
Spider-Man is die-cast in an action pose. Each 3.75-inch
figure comes with a display case and is available for the
approximate retail price of $16.99.
You can check out
photos and learn more about each figure.
PRESS RELEASE
Wizards of the Coast To Continue Production of
Star Wars Product Line
Decemeber 27, 2006 (Renton, Wash.) – Leading game developer
Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
(NYSE: HAS), today announced, it has reached an agreement
with Lucasfilm Ltd. that will allow the Seattle-based
company to continue producing the highly popular STAR WARS
MINIATURES™ and STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME titles for years
to come.
“We are very excited to continue our relationship with
Lucasfilm, as it allows us to build on the proven success of
our Star Wars brands,” said Casey Reeter, vice president of
marketing at Wizards of the Coast. “This deal tells
consumers that Wizards of the Coast is committed to bringing
the industry’s best Star Wars games to market.”
The new agreement allows Wizards of the Coast to develop new
products and expansion sets for its popular STAR WARS
MINIATURES game, which now includes the new STARSHIP
BATTLES™ vehicles game, as well as STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING
GAME, and all related game accessories.
The STAR WARS MINIATURES game allows players to collect and
build squads from hundreds of characters from throughout the
Star Wars® universe to compete against another player in
head-to-head, skirmish-style battles. Roleplayers can enjoy
the STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME, which sets the stage for
players to create and star in their own chapter of the Star
Wars saga.
“Star Wars celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, which
makes 2007 very special for us,” said Derek Stothard,
director of toys at Lucas Licensing. “We are planning some
exciting events to commemorate the anniversary, and, we’re
looking forward to working with Wizards of the Coast in this
banner year.”
